A class action suit calls fare raises an “arbitrary and capricious action” that required public hearings.
A Philadelphia attorney who forced the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) to reverse service cuts is back with a new lawsuit against the agency that aims to end the 21.5 percent fare hikes implemented at the same time, reports Victor Fiorillo in Philadelphia Magazine.
The class action suit brought by George Bochetto argues that “the fare hike amounts to ‘an arbitrary and capricious action taken without any concern for its riders or mission and because SEPTA failed to conduct statutorily required public hearings in accordance with its enabling legislation.’”
According to Bochetto, “These Fare Increases are just as illegal as the service cuts, and this suit seeks justice for SEPTA’s riders in the form of a refund of the increased fares.”
FULL STORY: George Bochetto Slams SEPTA With Class-Action Lawsuit Over Fare Hikes
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